Finding Our Way : a Workshop on Self Re-Discovery

1. Finding Our Way:a Workshop on Self Re-Discovery WEEK 4 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University October 2016 Volunteer Instructor: Anne Drissel

2. Week 4 – Living Masterfully… • Member Sharing • Celebrating insights and progress • Progress report • New discoveries • My Plan…. • Summing-up the Workshop • Committing to our Plan • Key Disciplines • Establish and maintaining “right attitude” • Close: • Ideas for Follow-though homework and self-monitoring • Evaluation comments • Next options – ideas for the future…. Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

3. Member Sharing with the Group -- My Plans My Commitments My Learnings and Discoveries Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

4. Life Way Finders Commit to ~~ • Constant learning • Maintaining and upgrading tool kits • Finding and studying with the best teachers, mentors, guides • Finding my “Tribe” – expanding circle of friends • Committing to daily practice – get organized; stay organized; DO • Continually monitoring progress (“How am I doing?” “What needs changing?” • Commitment to mastery • Ongoing maintenance and upgrade of goals and skills • Response to serendipity “now what!” Seize opportunities Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

5. BE the Dreamed Self! You don’t have to be a professional writer to be a Writer. Writing is a PROCESS, not a product! • To be a writer: just write – every day • To be a painter: Just paint every day • To be a gardener: Do some gardening every day • To be a mountain climber: Walk and exercise like one every day… Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

6. Maintain Right Attitudes • Your “grown up Self” wants engagement – adventure – “MAGIC” • Get comfortable with being uncomfortable: • Would I…? • What if…? • Could I…? • Should I…? • You won’t know if you don’t check it out! • Do stuff you’ve never done • Visit places you’ve never visited • Get to know new kinds of people • WHO CARES whether you’re perfect at first! • Nobody’s testing you! • Your life doesn’t depend on the results Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

7. Take ACTION EVERY DAY • I will take care of my body • I will exercise* six days a week • I will do serious aerobic exercise* four days a week • I will do serious strength training* with weights, two days a week • I will eat healthy foods • I will spend less than I make • I will care – about myself, my family, my community – and what I’m doing today • I will connect with others • I will keep my commitments • Today I will do my “Next Things” * Reminder to check with your doctor re exercise Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

8. Concluding thoughts… • Life is exciting • We need to “spend” our precious time on Earth well by living fully • Living with Purpose and Intention enables us to live “out loud” – no missed opportunities Plan Prepare/ Do your homework Practice Do/Be Celebrate Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

9. Keep Way Finding ~~ You never know what’s around the next bend! Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

10. Time to Fill out Comment/ Suggestion Card Did this Workshop fulfill your expectations? (scale 1 (low) to 5 (high) What was the most important learning you gained from this workshop? Do you recommend a repeat of this workshop at OLLI? Elsewhere? What new workshop or seminar subject (in this general “personal development” area) would you be interested in? Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

11. Suggested Readings • Agus, David, and Kristin Loberg. A Short Guide to a Long Life. • Arrien, Angeles. The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2005. • Bach, David. Smart Women Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Achieving Financial Security and Funding Your Dreams. New York: Broadway, 2002. • Crowley, Chris, and Henry S. Lodge. Younger next Year for Women: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy -- until You're 80 and beyond. New York: Workman, 2007. • Crowley, Chris, and Jen Sacheck. Thinner This Year: A Younger next Year Book. • Crowley, Chris, Bill Fabrocini, and Henry S. Lodge. Younger next Year: The Exercise Program. • Frankel, Bruce. What Should I Do with the Rest of My Life? True Stories of Finding Success, Passion, and New Meaning in the Second Half of Life. New York: Avery, 2010. • Gill, Brendan. Late Bloomers. New York: Artisan, 1996. • Leider, Richard, and Alan M. Webber. Life Reimagined: Discovering Your New Life Possibilities. • Plasker, Eric. The 100-year Lifestyle. Avon, MA: Adams Media, 2007. • Schlossberg, Nancy K. Retire Smart, Retire Happy: Finding Your True Path in Life. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2003. • Smith, Keri. Living out Loud: Activities to Fuel a Creative Life. San Francisco: Chronicle, 2003. • Sully, Susan. The Late Bloomer's Guide to Success at Any Age. New York: Quill, 2000. • Thomas, William H. Second Wind: Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and More Connected Life. • Trafford, Abigail. My Time: Making the Most of Bonus Decades after 50. New York: Basic, 2004. • Trafford, Abigail. My Time: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life. New York: Basic, 2004. Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

12. Presenter/Volunteer Instructor Anne Drissel • Anne Drissel completed successful careers as wife/mother and designer of costumes, houses, buildings, organizations, and information systems.  She was a federal, state, and local healthcare planner and administrator and a private sector and federal IT system designer and business architect. • Now yoga and cardio groups have replaced daily commuting time. Art classes, piano practice, and chorale singing have replaced business meetings. Spur-of-the-moment out-of-town excursions and extended international trips have replaced short day hops. She wonders whether her Inner Gypsy needs to be untethered again…. • She continues her passion for living at the “front edge of the wave” as a certified leadership and lifestyle coachand a student of the art of living life to its fullest. • Contact Anne at drisselab@gmail.com • Phone (cell) 301-908-5041 Finding Our Way, a Workshop on Rediscovery (Oct 2016) - Anne Drissel at George Mason University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute